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A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 12.6 million deaths each year—nearly one in four—are caused by environmental hazards such as air pollution, water pollution and unsafe working conditions. The report found that unhealthy environments…
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may raise child’s MS risk
Children of mothers who are low in vitamin D during early pregnancy may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adulthood compared to children with mothers who have higher vitamin D levels, according to a…
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Boston Public Schools are ahead of the curve when it comes to banning sales of sugary beverages, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study found that nearly…
Evaluating antenatal and postnatal care around the globe
Antenatal (ANC) and postnatal (PNC) care for women—crucial for ensuring healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and healthy mothers and babies—is the focus of several new studies involving researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The four studies,…
Presidential candidates say little about health challenges
The current presidential candidates “have precious little to say” about some of the most compelling challenges relating to the nation’s health—such as the fact that Americans are living shorter lives and experiencing poorer health than people in many…
Proposed smoking ban in public housing could improve health of millions
A proposal from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development to make all of the nation’s public housing smoke-free represents a “an unparalleled opportunity” to improve the health of millions of low-income individuals, according to an article…
The road ahead for maternal and newborn health
Experts in maternal and newborn health gathered for a panel discussion at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on February 4, 2016. Sponsored by the School’s Department of Global Health and Population, Women and Health Initiative, and…
Can child bomber go on to have normal life?
A four-year-old boy shown in a recent Islamic State execution video—who pushes a button that apparently sets off an explosion that kills four alleged spies sitting in a car—could still go on to have a normal life, if…
Poll: Most Americans oppose ‘designer babies’
Most Americans oppose altering genes of unborn babies to prevent serious inherited diseases and, especially, to enhance the baby’s appearance or intelligence, according to a new poll conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers and STAT.…
Vaccine assistance increases to $3.6 billion
International vaccine funding provided to low- and middle-income countries grew from $822 million in 2000 to $3.6 billion in 2014, according to a new study. First author Annie Haakenstad, a doctoral student at Harvard T.H. Chan School of…